Private Xi'an Day Tour: Terracotta Army&Optional City Attractions
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Is Private Xi'an Day Tour: Terracotta Army&Optional City Attractions worth booking?
Private Xi'an Day Tour: Terracotta Army&Optional City Attractions is a 8-hour experience in Xian, China, from $29 per person. It scores 97 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Peak Performance”, based on a 5/5 rating across 189 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing. It sits in the Outty 90+ Club, the top tier of everything we rank.
- Outty Ranking
- 97 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (189)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $29 per person
This is a full day 8-hour private tour to Terra Cotta Warriors and 2 city attractions of your choice. Private guide and driver with whole day transfer are all included, except for entrance tickets and lunch. Meet your p
What you get
- Bottle water
- Pick up and drop off
- Transportation(private car or subway according to your booking)
- If you need Spanish/French/German/Italian guide, it will cause 400RMB extra, note us 3 days before.
- Professional English speaking guide
About this experience
This is a full day 8-hour private tour to Terra Cotta Warriors and 2 city attractions of your choice. Private guide and driver with whole day transfer are all included, except for entrance tickets and lunch. Meet your private guide and driver at your request time in your hotel lobby or Airport exit according to your booking. Explore the Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses Museum for about 2.5 ~3 hours according to your pace and after lunch, you will visit two more city attractions. You will be dropped off at your hotel or airport at the end based on your booking option. Lunch is flexible and available after Terracotta tour, your private guide will take you to anthentic local restaurant if you need.
What's included
Included
- Bottle water
- Pick up and drop off
- Transportation(private car or subway according to your booking)
- If you need Spanish/French/German/Italian guide, it will cause 400RMB extra, note us 3 days before.
- Professional English speaking guide
Not included
- Lunch (flexible and available purchase, cost is on your own)
- Entrance fees to the sights
- Gratuities
- The 400RMB extra cost for Spanish/French/German/Italian speaking guide service fee(400RMB).
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
What you'll see and do
The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses
Your private guide and driver will meet you in your hotel lobby around 08:30 or you request time, one hour drive to Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses Museum, around 3 hours enjoyable visit to museum pit 1, pit 2, pit 3 and Bronze Chariots all exhibition without any tourist factory stop. You will have local restaurant lunch before one hour drive back Xi’an downtown for 2 optional city attractions. Your guide and driver will drive you back hotel at end of this whole day tour.
180 minutes here · Admission not included
Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
Your first option is to visit Big Wild Goose Pogoda which is considered as one of the Xi'an History landmarks, Great Tang dynasty culture relics temple. Your private guide will tell you why the pogoda is leaning, what is the Buddhist philosophy, how is today China religion condition. A lot of monks and believers stay out in the yard if your visit time is the chanting day.
60 minutes here · Admission not included
Xi'an City Wall
This is the second attraction option, follow your guide to climb up to the top of the 600 years old Ancient City Wall, enjoy around 20~30 minutes comfortable and quietly walking or rent a bike enjoy 30 minutes fun cycling exercise on the top of the wall with your guide history explaination.
60 minutes here · Admission not included
Xi'an Banpo Museum
This is the third attraction option.You will learn 6000 years old matriarchal clan information along the original village site which is devided into three parts: living house site, burial tombs site and pottery making kilns. A lot of vivid pictures,movie, models and videos are also helpful to understand that special "girl power" time life.
60 minutes here · Admission not included
Temple of the Eight Immortals (Ba Xian An)
The 4th option is a Daoism/Taoism temple which is famous and popular for Xi'an local people go there to pray,to listen monk chanting, to ask a fortune teller or to buy burial objects in the market nearby.
30 minutes here · Admission not included
Muslim market
The 5th option is Muslim Market or called Muslim Street in the afternoon, you will follow your guide explore Muslim snacks along the crowded street, big piles of limb skewers,yellow color sticky rice, stir fruit ice cream, nuts candy, beef burger.....you may stay 1 hour here or longer based on your request.
60 minutes here
Xi'an Mosque
Over 1300 years old mosque in Xi'an, it combines Chinese traditional garden art and Islamism culture.
30 minutes here · Admission not included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Options you can book
2-way Subway Transfer
Private guide, hotel pick up and hotel drop off, whole day 8-hour tour sightseeing by SUBWAY transfer are inclusive. Pickup included
2-way Train Station Transfer
Private guide and driver, bullet train station pick up and drop off, whole day Private transfer are all inclusive. Pickup included
2-way Hotel Private Transfer
Private guide, driver, HOTEL pick up & drop off whole day private transfer are inclusive(NOT airport or train station) Pickup included
2-way Airport Private Transfer
Private guide and driver, airport pick up and airport drop off whole day private transfer are all inclusive in 8-hour tour Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, cmn, en, it, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Catherine Lu Tours
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infant (1-3 years old) are free providing they do not occupy a seat
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Please make a note on booking page if you need infant seat.
- Please note your passport info. on booking page for Terracotta tickets purchase in advance.
- If you need airport or bullet train station pick up or drop off service, please contact us and pay for extra.
- Vegetarian or gluten-free is available, please tell your guide before lunch.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 189 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
5 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
3 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Pace and timing
3 mentionsSeveral reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
Small groups
3 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Traveler reviews
189 verified traveler reviews for Private Xi'an Day Tour: Terracotta Army&Optional City Attractions. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Beautiful spots, good tourguide, nice weather!
Overall experience is very nice. Travelling with my Spanish family, and tour guide could speak spanish well, he is knowledgeable, professional and nice. He also arranged enough time and guidance for us in all spots. A very nice experience!
via Tripadvisor
This was a fun way to see...
This was a fun way to see Xi’an and its major attractions. Our guide Rosa was very informative and timed the tour well so we would avoid the crowds. Tour bus was nice with AC and always lose buy. Terracotta Army site is amazing and worth visiting but be prepared for the crowds even at the less busy times of the day. Mice part of this tours is that you can essentially do what you want that day and the guide is very accommodating. We all enjoyed the day and would highly recommend this expedience.
via Viator
Best private Xian day tour
Our guide Tina was very knowledgeable and helpful, we learned a lot with her. Her English was really good and she was very kind with us and the kids. Our itinerary included the city walls, wild goose pagoda, lunch and the terra-cotta warriors museum. The local restaurant was delicious! We would 100% recommend this tour and Tina, an unforgettable experience overall!
via Tripadvisor
Beautful Xi‘An!
This was a fantastic day, our guide advised to see the Terracotta Warriors in the afternoon when there would be less people. This was very important for us being older guests. The city wall and goose pagoda were our first visits on an extremely hot day. Our guide assisted us in every way, she was fantastic.. We went at our own pace, which was important., I would certainly recommend the tour and our guide.
via Viator
Agnes was amazing and...
Agnes was amazing and helped facilitate all we wanted while respecting our limited time in the area. She and the driver were great with cold water waiting for us after each stop. Highly recommend
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $29 to $278
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 66
- Verdict
- Peak Performance
Why this scores 97
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Private Xi'an Day Tour: Terracotta Army&Optional City Attractions: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Xian.
How much does Private Xi'an Day Tour: Terracotta Army&Optional City Attractions cost?
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Prices start at $29 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Xian usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Private Xi'an Day Tour: Terracotta Army&Optional City Attractions take?
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Plan for about 8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Xian is not rushed.
Is Private Xi'an Day Tour: Terracotta Army&Optional City Attractions worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 97 out of 100, which we label "Peak Performance". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 189 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Xian, and how flexible the cancellation terms are. Scoring 90 or above puts it in the Outty 90+ Club, the top tier of everything we rank.
Can I cancel or reschedule Private Xi'an Day Tour: Terracotta Army&Optional City Attractions?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Private Xi'an Day Tour: Terracotta Army&Optional City Attractions suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private Xi'an Day Tour: Terracotta Army&Optional City Attractions?
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Around 66 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Xian can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Xian and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Xi'an Day Tour: Terracotta Army&Optional City Attractions start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Xian within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Xian?
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On Outty we rank every Xian experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include All-Inclusive Terracotta Army Tour with Premium Buffet Lunch, 2-Day Customized Warriors Tours & Xian Top Attractions, Terracotta Army Ticket. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Xian?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Xian?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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